Description: TPCK is an additional framework to ISTE NETS that teachers should use when planning for instruction. Previously, teachers focused on their pedagogical and content knowledge assigned to their class in preparing instruction. As we have entered the digital-age, we as teachers must add to our instruction technology in different forms. This may be in the form of instruction, skill practice, student's work, or student assessment. To me, TPCK and the ISTE NETS go hand in hand, you can't have one without the other. A teacher must have a solid foundatin in PCK while implementing technology correctly. Correctly is the key. When implementing technology you must make sure that there is a reason as to why you are choosing that certain technology, and that the technology is being used for the purpose of the pedagogical and/or content knowledge.
Impact: When implementing technology into my classroom I only use tools and programs that match the student's ability (not expecting them to use a program that is for older children) and tools that tie in to what we are learning at the current time. There are so many standards that need to be taught, it is a must for me to make sure it all fits together like a puzzle. A few examples of this from my Pre-Compentency Verification Assessment is: the virtual field trip my student's take to outer space via Google Earth, and the Inventor Research Project created by my students. In these two artifact students explore different parts of technology while learning about science and social studies. These lessons utilize student-centered mini-lessons on the Promethean board, using an Internet based map program (Google Earth), and creating orginal work in a multimedia program (PowerPoint).
Intent: Although I do have one project in my classroom that incorporates student creations using technology, this is the only one. After reading chapter 3 in TPCK about literacy education I feel that one of my weaknesses is not providing opportunities for students to use technology other than whole group instruction, practicing math facts, and providing independent reading practice. I plan to find a new way in the next month to model and provide an opportunity for my students to use a tool of technology during Writer's Workshop. A few websites were mentioned in chapter 3 and I would like to explore those first. They were Clicker5 and Storybook Weaver Deluxe. I have previously downloaded the app Story Buddy which allows students to create electronic books, but have not used the program besides a few students "playing" with it.
Impact: When implementing technology into my classroom I only use tools and programs that match the student's ability (not expecting them to use a program that is for older children) and tools that tie in to what we are learning at the current time. There are so many standards that need to be taught, it is a must for me to make sure it all fits together like a puzzle. A few examples of this from my Pre-Compentency Verification Assessment is: the virtual field trip my student's take to outer space via Google Earth, and the Inventor Research Project created by my students. In these two artifact students explore different parts of technology while learning about science and social studies. These lessons utilize student-centered mini-lessons on the Promethean board, using an Internet based map program (Google Earth), and creating orginal work in a multimedia program (PowerPoint).
Intent: Although I do have one project in my classroom that incorporates student creations using technology, this is the only one. After reading chapter 3 in TPCK about literacy education I feel that one of my weaknesses is not providing opportunities for students to use technology other than whole group instruction, practicing math facts, and providing independent reading practice. I plan to find a new way in the next month to model and provide an opportunity for my students to use a tool of technology during Writer's Workshop. A few websites were mentioned in chapter 3 and I would like to explore those first. They were Clicker5 and Storybook Weaver Deluxe. I have previously downloaded the app Story Buddy which allows students to create electronic books, but have not used the program besides a few students "playing" with it.